Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) Logistics and Final Mile Delivery

The contract entails end-to-end logistics services under Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) terms, requiring the contractor to assume full responsibility for all aspects of transportation, including customs clearance, payment of duties and taxes, and final delivery to Department of National Defence sites in Halifax and Victoria. This comprehensive service model shifts all import-related obligations and risks to the vendor, ensuring seamless delivery to designated Canadian military locations without additional cost or administrative burden to the government. The operation must align with strict regulatory and security standards governing defense logistics across provincial jurisdictions in British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Bidding is open under a subcontract classification with a North American Industry Classification System code of 488510, indicating specialized freight forwarding and logistics support services. The solicitation was posted on June 25, 2026, and responses are due by July 10, 2026. All work must be performed within the specified delivery locations, and the contractor is expected to demonstrate proven capability in handling sensitive government cargo, maintaining compliance with Canadian customs regulations, and executing reliable final-mile delivery to secure defense facilities. The procuring entity is the Government of Canada through the Department of National Defence, emphasizing the critical nature of timing, accountability, and supply chain integrity for national operational readiness.